Technology & digitalisation

RCT – Powered by Epiroc’s AutoNav Tele is enhancing narrow vein mining at the Vertex-operated Reward Gold Mine site at Hill End, Australia.

Caterpillar Inc. has acquired RPMGlobal, expanding its portfolio of data-driven mining technology and software solutions that help customers plan, operate, and manage their sites more efficiently.

Eclipse Mining Technologies has announced two major developments: a company name change and a significant new release of SourceOne® EKPS – designed to accelerate the safe, practical adoption of AI across large-scale industries.

Fortescue has commenced construction of its Nullagine Wind Project in the Pilbara, marking a major milestone in the company’s plan to reach its Real Zero target.

Rio Tinto has energised a new 25-megawatt solar plant at its Kennecott copper operations in Utah, showcasing a circular critical-minerals supply chain in which tellurium produced at the site is used to manufacture the panels now powering it.

The Navachab Gold Mine has invested in modernised sorting technologies to increase gold recovery and reduce OPEX by installing STEINERT’s KSS EVO 6.0 multi-sensor sorters.

Catch-up on Flyability’s cover story and more from GMR October 2025 – Eloise McMinn Mitchell, Flyability, Switzerland, explores the applications of drones in underground mining.

Catch-up on Komatsu’s cover story and more from GMR September 2025 – Angie Vlasaty-Peterson, Director of Marketing and Communications at Komatsu Global Mining, USA, outlines how a people-first approach to automation will continue to transform mining for the better.

Catch-up on Orica’s cover story and more from GMR May 2025 – Alfred Tsang, Orica Digital Solutions, details how innovative technologies are driving the future of the mining industry.

Catch-up on ABB’s cover story and more from GMR April 2025 – Vedrana Spudic, Head of Technology for Mining, ABB Process Industries, Switzerland, analyses how electrification is transforming the mining industry at a pivotal time in technological innovation.

Codelco and Hexagon have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that sets the foundation for a strategic partnership focused on exploring, developing, validating, and implementing advanced technological solutions throughout the corporation’s operations.

Volvo Autonomous Solutions has taken the first step toward industrialising autonomous mining trucks, with the first Volvo FH Autonomous being assembled at the Volvo Buses plant in Säffle.

Montero Mining is playing a leading role in defining the application of AI in early-stage mineral exploration by providing a real-world testing ground for advanced technologies in Chile.

Michelle Smith, Vice President of Global Mining Practice at Syntax, discusses the increasingly important role of AI in the mining industry and makes informed predictions for the technology's future.

Thomas Eder, Head of Wireless Technologies at Nokia, discusses the benefits of incorporating drones in mining operations.